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Switch Scanning

Also known as: Scanning Mode, Auto Scanning

An input method for assistive technology where options are sequentially highlighted (scanned) and the user activates a single switch to select the currently highlighted item. This enables people with severe motor disabilities to access computers, communication devices, and other technology with minimal physical input. Scanning can be automatic (timed progression through options) or manual (switch-controlled advancement). The scanning rate is typically adjusted based on the user's cognitive and motor abilities.

Category: Assistive Technology · Switch Access · Input Methods · Motor Accessibility

Related: Single Switch · Switch Access · Scanning Interface · Augmentative and Alternative Communication

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